OREANDA-NEWS. March 02, 2011. Kazakhmys Group and Akim of East Kazakhstan region signed a memorandum of mutual co-operation on implementation of social projects for 2011, reported the press-centre of KASE.

The total amount of funds to be disbursed is going to exceed KZT1.2 bn.

Under the Memorandum the Group intends to invest in repair of medical and educational institutions, including hospitals, recreational clinics, and kindergartens in various districts across the region. In particular, aid is going to be provided to the kindergarten in village Zheskent in Borodulikha district.

Kazakhmys Group also provides funds for reconstruction of heating and electric networks  and capital repair of water-supply and sewerage systems in a number of populated places of the region.

For many years Kazakhmys has been supporting the social programme of Akim. Under the company's financial support reconstruction of a stadium, repair of highways, and construction of several objects of education and culture has been carried out.

"An integral part of Kazakhmys' activities is conducting of a responsible social policy. Social programmes first of all include care for inhabitants of those districts where the company's enterprises are located. We are also involved in social projects across the whole country. Joint programmes with akims allow us to provide focused support taking into account specific needs of a district; all of that ensures a more efficient implementation of our social policy", says E. Ogai, CEO of Corporation Kazakhmys.